Traveling Mechatronics Technician

SSI SCHAEFER Group; Findlay (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI SCHAEFER Group in Findlay, OH seeks a Traveling Mechatronics Technician to install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated material handling systems at customer sites. Travel ~50% with home base in Findlay, OH.

The ideal candidate has a mechatronics or related background with hands-on experience in industrial automation, and is comfortable working directly with customers and internal teams to install, maintain, and optimize systems.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in mechatronics or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in equipment maintenance.
• Experience with motors, drives, belts, bearings, and other mechanical components.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site installation and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and automated systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and align electrical and mechanical automated system equipment.
• Troubleshoot and clear electrical, mechanical, and software-related system faults.
• Monitor automated system performance and work with customers to resolve high-impact issues.
• Develop and maintain standards, tools, and procedures for hardware and automation projects.
• Monitor external suppliers and support installation and maintenance activities.
• Travel to customer sites for installations, service, training, and vacation relief; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Train internal and external customers to increase system knowledge and prevent recurring issues.
• Update system manuals, technical documentation, and maintenance procedures.
• Attend and participate in customer meetings.
• Support customer requests, system changes, and service activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving equipment and automation issues.
• Communicate system status, findings, and recommended corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechatronics background

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Education

2-year degree in Mechatronics/Electronic/Mechanical Technology

Job description

SSI SCHAEFER Group in Findlay, OH seeks a Traveling Mechatronics Technician to install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated material handling systems at customer sites. Travel ~50% with home base in Findlay, OH.

The ideal candidate has a mechatronics or related background with hands-on experience in industrial automation, and is comfortable working directly with customers and internal teams to install, maintain, and optimize systems.